2011 Porsche Panamera Technical Service Bulletins

459 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Porsche Panamera. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10162221Jun 25, 2019Engine cooling. Notice to dealers that coolants will be moved out of the special tool cabinet in the dealer service department in order to make room for new special tools. All coolant tools will be moved to the "Coolant Cart" because they need to be housed in the same place.
• 10162230Jun 21, 2019Equipment. Instructions for carrying out Workshop Campaign WKE0, Retrofitting Relay for Activating Control Unit for Air-Conditioning Blower. Optimized control units for the air-conditioning blower that are needed as part of campaign AKA7 are currently not available yet in the quantity required for retrofitting all affected vehicles immediately. To remedy this situation immediately, an interim measure is required.
• 10166873Jun 20, 2019Electrical system. Porsche intranet posting for campaign WKE0, which is an interim measure for recall AKA7. WKE0 seeks to install an additional relay to the air conditioning control unit in the meantime while parts for AKA7 are unavailable.
• 10162220Jun 20, 2019Engine cooling. Information on new model designation logos which can be purchased and applied to the rear exhaust area of a vehicle, displaying the model designation on the outside of the vehicle.
• 10162219Jun 19, 2019Equipment. Announcement of a 6 month warranty extension on VAS 581005P R1234yf Service Units for air conditioning.
• 10162214Jun 10, 2019Equipment. Instructions for using VAS 581005P in order to chech and service R1234yf Air Conditioning Unit.
• 10161391May 21, 2019Equipment. Withdrawal of Part Number 971858331B 1E0 as it has been superceded by Part Number 971857335C 1E0.
• 10161395May 8, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin detailing new Special Tool, Flexray Vehicle Network Tester, which is now a required tool to communicate with the vehicles modules and the Porsche in-house tester known as the PIWIS Tester III.
• 10155170Feb 25, 2019Body and structure. The rear lid does not close normally.
• 10148792Aug 23, 2018Electrical system. Cause The control unit for the auxiliary alarm system has limited bus communication. Date of Introduction Control units for the auxiliary alarm system with updated software have been used in production since the beginning of December 2017.
• 10143523Jun 27, 2018Engine, Equipment. Concerns: Belt tensioner Information: Checking belt tensioner in the event of a complaint about "leaks" before carrying out any other work.
• 10143299Jun 27, 2018Engine. Concerns: Belt tensioner Information: Checking belt tensioner in the event of a complaint about "leaks" before carrying out any other work.
• 10188291May 30, 2018Equipment, Brakes. Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Advanced technical information on brake fluid for all Porsche vehicles.
• 10188268May 16, 2018Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Information on fogging lighting components.
• 10142252May 10, 2018Equipment. Information: The Approval and Support Management system was created to offer assistance to the dealer organization with new and complex technical issues by utilizing the Support Specialists within Porsche R&D. As a result, this process has reduced vehicle downtime and repeat repairs substantially.
• 10130121Feb 13, 2018Engine cooling. Subject: Intake valves and intake ports Information: Carboned-up valves in the engine can be reworked and cleaned using cleaning equipment. If there is a complaint about knocking combustion, e.g. during acceleration at high load, the condition of the intake valves and portsmust be checked before doing any other work. If the check shows that the intake valves and intake ports have carbon deposits and are dirty, they…
• 10128650Jan 8, 2018Engine cooling. Subject: Fastening screws for camshaft controllers Information: Due to influencing factors during the camshaft controller assembly process, the threaded connections can become strained to such an extent that the function of the camshaft controller cannot be guaranteed over the service life of the vehicle.
• 10125207Nov 30, 2017Fuel system. Information: FC00001E for right side rear lid strut is set in the Rear Lid Control Unit. The actual fault may be in the left rear lid strut. Information for Workshop: The cause could be software or moisture in the Rear Lid Control Unit. If moisture is suspected, check the lid thoroughly for leaks.
• 10125213Nov 6, 2017Electrical system. Information: This document updates information previously published in EQ 1105, EQ 1105, and EQ 1401. To provide stable voltage and sufficient current throughout certain service operations, you should connect the vehicle to a battery charger (sometimes referred to as a power supply). However, you may experience ECU programming and coding issues if the chosen battery charger has insufficient power. Many workshop…
• 10117508Aug 11, 2017Equipment. Information: Very small leaks may not be found on a normal inspection. Extra effort to locate these leaks is required.
• 10108675Jul 17, 2017Electrical system, Engine. Issue: Oil in the wiring harness. Information: If oil is found in the engine wiring harness during a repair, the wiring harness and all the affected components (including the oil pump control valve) must be replaced.
• 10120791Jun 13, 2017Electrical system. Concerns: AGM starter battery (referred to below simply as 'battery') Situation: Support for the care andmaintenance of the AGMstarter battery (at the dealership): From the time the vehicle is delivered to the Porsche Centre until it is handed over to the customer, the battery must be maintained and charged regularly, depending on use.
• 10120790Jun 13, 2017Electrical system. Customer complaints concerning battery-related topics Recurring customer complaints concerning topics relating to battery capacity and quality.
• 10122093Sep 20, 2016Fuel system, Other or unknown. A fuel tank cap in Aluminum Look (designation in Tequipment Catalog: "Fuel tank cap in Aluminum Look") is available for the Panamera (970).
• 10122086Sep 19, 2016Electrical system. There is increased friction in the air spring compressor valves at temperatures below ?13° F (?25° C). This can result in a situation in which the maximum control current is not sufficient to actuate the valves. As a result, a warning message will be displayed in the instrument cluster and Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) will stop working temporarily.
• 10122083Sep 16, 2016Engine cooling. There is a possibility that the function of the change-over valve for the sport exhaust system can fail as a result of water leaking in and causing corrosion. If this happens, the mode that was activated last will remain active.
• 10165170Aug 23, 2016Body and structure. Instructions for installing the Porsche Bicycle Rack on applicable models with an already installed roof transportation system
• 10081260Aug 9, 2016Seats. Supersessions to the seat adjustment motor on the spare parts requirements for the front power seat frame.
• 10188295Jul 26, 2016Equipment, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control. Resubmitting at request of Mr. Bernard Hardgrave. Instructions on how to check the cable routing in the front center console area and rework it if necessary in the event that the speedometer needle in the instrument cluster is shaking.
• 10198523Apr 22, 2016Equipment. 1997 to Present - Vehicle Analysis Log Types - In an effort to prode accurate information regarding the state of the vehicle at the time fof VAL creation, a "log type" drop down menu was added at the end of the VAL creation menu.
• 10198525Mar 24, 2016Equipment, Brakes. Understanding and addressing brake squeal complaints.
• 10198515Dec 11, 2015Equipment. The Approval and Support Management Program (ASM)
• 10117446Apr 20, 2015Engine cooling. Concerns: Heat shield (also referred to as tunnel heat shield) Information: Modified heat shield If the cardan shaft needs to be replaced, the type of heat shield installed must be checked. Depending on which type is installed, the heat shield may have to be replaced.
• 10198524Apr 11, 2015Tires, Equipment. 2003 to Present All with tire pressure monitoring system.
• 10117491Nov 21, 2014Electrical system. Concerns: Power distributor Information: In the event of complaints relating to the overall power supply on the vehicle and if "Connections in power distributor corroded"? is discovered as the cause of the fault, the cover on the power distributor (? Figure 1) must be sealed using new sealant. Complaints can include various malfunctions in the vehicle electrics (fault in PCM, failure of power windows or similar…
• 10057134Nov 21, 2014Electrical system. Porsche: model year 2010-2013: cover on power distributor must be sealed to avoid corrosion.
• 10117463Aug 27, 2014Equipment, Engine. Concerns: DME control unit Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Certain environmental conditions and the quality of fuel available in themarket can cause combustion residue to build up on the throttle valve on the affected vehicles over the service life of the vehicle. This can impair the diagnostic function for the throttle valve and as a result, the…
• 10052601Jul 7, 2013Engine. Porsche: there may be oil in the wiring harness. The wiring harness and all affected areas may need to be replaced. Models include cayenne v8 my 2008 and up/panamera my 2010 and up/ sports cars 2009 and up.
• 10052278May 2, 2013Brakes. Porsche: information provided on successfully calibrating electronic parking brakes. Models 2010-2013 panamera, cayenne, sport cars(9x1).
• 10052189Apr 16, 2013Engine, Electrical system. Porsche: certain vehicles,in isolated cases, after starting engine, drive off comfort maybe impaired resulting in reduced engine power message displayed. Models 2011-2013 panamera, panamera 4.
• 10051671Jan 31, 2013Other or unknown. Porsche: the porsche traction management (ptm) is transmitting too much drive torque to front axle, and this increases wear on ring gear and pinion shaft toothing and front axle final drive makes noises.. Models 2010-2014 panamera 4, 4s, gts.
• 10109332Jan 22, 2013Electrical system. Concerns: Front-end electronics control unit Rear-end electronics control unit (only for model year 2012 vehicles) Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. New data records for the front-end electronics and rear-end electronics control units are available for the affected vehicles.
• 10109346Jan 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Concerns: Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 3.1 Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. Various issues can occur in the PCM integrated systemon the affected vehicles, depending on vehicle equipment.
• 10051381Dec 10, 2012Engine. Porsche: due to elastomer check valve in additional outlet, on vacuum pump, can become damaged, resulting in secondary loads, supplied by the vacuum, not being sufficient. Models 2011-2012 panamera, panamera 4.
• 10116408Dec 7, 2012Engine. Concerns: Vacuum pump Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. There is a possibility that the elastomer check valve in the additional outlet on the vacuum pump can become damaged over the service life of the vehicle. As a result, the vacuumsupplied to the secondary loadsmay not be sufficient. This can cause malfunctions in the variable intake system.
• 10116407Dec 3, 2012Engine cooling. Concern: Diagnosis of Failed Camshaft Adjuster Element Information: The following fault codes may be stored in the DME when a camshaft adjuster element fails: Mass Air flow: P0068, P1074 Cylinder Misfire: P0300 Fuel Pressure: P1023, P1026, P1031, P053F Camshaft sensor: P0340 ? P0349 Camshaft adjustment: P000A, P0011, P000C, P0021 (92A Cayenne S/Turbo) (970 Panamera/S/Turbo)
• 10109354Aug 8, 2012Electrical system. Concerns: Front-end electronics control unit Rear-end electronics control unit (only for model year 2012 vehicles) Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. New data records for the front-end electronics and rear-end electronics control units are available for the affected vehicles.
• 10048619Aug 8, 2012Electrical system. Porsche: rear end electronics control unit and front end electronics control unit need to be reprogrammed with updated data record. Models 2010-2012 panamera, 4, s hybrid, s, 4 s, turbo, panamera turbo s.
• 10109315Jul 3, 2012Electrical system. Concerns: Wire harness for exterior mirrors Information: This is to inform you of a voluntary Workshop Campaign on the above-mentioned vehicles. There is the possibility that the wire harnesses in both exterior mirrors may not be routed correctly. As a result, the wire harnesses can become damaged when the exterior mirrors are folded in and the electric functions of the exterior mirrors can fail.
• 10109305Jun 14, 2012Steering. Concern: Power steering lines may be leaking at the power steering rack. Work Procedure: The power steering lines at the steering rack may leak due to a damaged o-ring(s). The o-ring damage results from an imperfection in the line. Replacing the o-rings alone is not sufficient to repair the concern; the line must be replaced as well. Note however that it is not necessary to replace the steering rack.

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